2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Laticia Ambroz and Bryan Hughes. Candidate information follows official Lamar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Laticia Ambroz (Democratic), Bryan Hughes (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas Senate District 1; Bryan Hughes is the sitting member, per the Texas Senate' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Bryan Hughes, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Laticia Ambroz has lived in Texas for more than 60 years and describes a family motto of leaving things better than she found them, according to her campaign site. She is running as a Democrat for Texas Senate District 1.
Republican Incumbent
Bryan Hughes is an attorney from Mineola who earned a BBA from the University of Texas at Tyler and a JD from Baylor University School of Law, per his official Senate biography. He served in the Texas House from 2003 to 2017 before his election to the Texas Senate in 2017, where he now chairs the Senate Committee on State Affairs. He is the incumbent seeking reelection to Texas Senate District 1. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Texas Senate District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas Senate District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Laticia Ambroz and Bryan Hughes. Candidate information follows official Lamar County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas Senate District 1 election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Lamar County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Lamar County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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